Protein Banana Pancakes (Printable)
Fluffy, nutritious pancakes blended with bananas and protein powder for a satisfying healthy breakfast.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 2 ripe bananas, mashed
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
05 - 1 cup rolled oats
06 - 1/2 cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder
07 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
09 - Pinch of salt
→ Optional Add-ins
10 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds or ground flaxseed
11 - 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or dark chocolate chips
# How To Make It:
01 - Combine the mashed bananas, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract in a blender. Blend on medium speed until the mixture is completely smooth and no banana lumps remain.
02 - Add the rolled oats, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt directly to the blender. Blend until a smooth, uniform batter forms, scraping down the sides as needed.
03 - Stir in chia seeds, ground flaxseed, chopped walnuts, or chocolate chips if desired. Let the batter rest for 2 to 3 minutes to allow the oats to absorb moisture and the mixture to thicken.
04 - Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease the surface with cooking spray or a thin layer of butter or oil.
05 - Pour approximately 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the hot skillet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles rise to the surface and edges appear set. Flip carefully and cook an additional 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
06 - Transfer cooked pancakes to a warm plate and repeat with the remaining batter. Serve immediately with fresh berries, nut butter, maple syrup, or other desired toppings.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- These pancakes taste like a weekend treat but pack enough protein to actually keep you full until lunch.
- Everything goes into one blender, so cleanup is almost embarrassingly easy.
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- If you rush and cook these on high heat, the outside burns before the center sets, so patience on medium heat is truly everything.
- Letting the batter rest for five full minutes instead of two was the discovery that turned decent pancakes into incredibly fluffy ones.
03 -
- Use bananas that are so speckled and soft you would normally throw them away because that is when their sweetness and moisture peak perfectly.
- Grease the pan with a tiny bit of coconut oil for a subtle caramelized edge that elevates every single bite.